Description
Festive and flavorful Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels a quick and easy holiday appetizer featuring tangy cream cheese, sweet-tart cranberries, and fresh herbs all rolled up in soft tortillas for the perfect party bite.
Ingredients
4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or dill
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, honey, cranberries, green onions, nuts (if using), herbs, salt, and pepper until well combined.
2. Lay tortillas flat and spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture evenly over each one.
3. Roll each tortilla tightly into a log, then wrap in plastic wrap.
4. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
5. Unwrap and slice into 1/2-inch pinwheels using a sharp knife.
6. Arrange on a platter and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Add shredded turkey or ham for a heartier version.
Swap dried cranberries for chopped fresh pomegranate seeds for a colorful twist.
Perfect for Christmas parties, potlucks, or meal prep snacks — they hold up beautifully in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pinwheels
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cranberry cream cheese pinwheels, holiday appetizer, christmas party snack, festive tortilla rolls